Battlesbridge

About this property

A superbly located farmhouse with huge potential (stp), extensive stabling, 6.1 acres (stls) of grounds backing onto the River Crouch

What our Owners Say

The property has been in my family for nearly 50 years and being in such secluded location with a tennis court and swimming pool we have been very lucky to enjoy many incredible family gatherings here, whilst the equine facilities have been invaluable, particularly when I when I bred Arab horses for many years. It will undoubtedly be a wrench to leave after such a long time here but my children have now all flown the nest, so I have made the difficult decision to downsize to a more manageable property and pass the baton onto the next family.

History & Background

Believed to date back to the 1960’s, this delightful farmhouse is situated in a sublime location at the end of a quiet, tucked away, private country lane and is yet within easy walking distance of the town’s railway station.

On the ground floor the versatile accommodation enjoys two principal reception areas, fitted kitchen, utility room and an integral spacious annexe with sitting room, bedroom and shower room, whilst on the first floor the principal bedroom enjoys it’s own en suite shower room along with two further double bedrooms that are serviced by the family bathroom.

The secluded 6.1 acre grounds (stls) are a particular feature, surrounded by open fields and incorporate a multitude of versatile outbuildings, including an array of extensive stabling and barns, that could be utilised in a variety of different ways to suit (stp).

Setting & Location

The property is located at the end of Maltings Lane, a no through road, surrounded by delightful countryside and centrally within the heart of the historic, desirable village of Battlesbridge. The well thought of public houses ’The Barge Inn’ and ‘The Hawk’, two tea rooms, village church and railway station, (45 minutes to London’s Liverpool Street), are all within easy walking distance. Asda supermarket is located within a five-minute drive in the nearby village of Rawreth, as is ‘Rawreth Equestrian Centre’ for those who enjoy equestrian pursuits. Excellent primary and secondary schooling and a comprehensive range of amenities can be found in the nearby town of Wickford, as can a railway station that offers a more regular line into London’s Liverpool Street (35 minutes).

The larger, towns of Rayleigh, Maldon and Chelmsford are within a short drive and easy road access into London is found via the A127, the A130 and the A12, whilst London Stansted Airport and Southend Airports are located a 40 minute and 20 minute drive away respectively for International travel.

Battlesbridge Station 0.7 miles *Rayleigh Station 3.2 miles* Wickford Station 3.2 miles *Southend Airport 9 miles *A127 Junction 2.3 miles * Chelmsford 13.2 miles

Ground Floor Accommodation

A useful entrance porch provides access to the welcoming entrance hall that allows access to the siting room, an impressive, bright and airy dual aspect room with attractive red brick fireplace and adjoins the dining room with French doors out to the sun terrace, perfect for al fresco dining! Positioned centrally within the inner sanctum of the property is the kitchen/ breakfast room, a spacious room that benefits from an array of base and eye level units with complementary wooden work surfaces over and flows into the utility room, a useful space to wash off those muddy dogs after those long country walk amongst the surrounding countryside. The east wing of accommodation is currently being utilised as an integral spacious annexe that incorporates a sitting room, double bedroom and adjoining shower room but could quite easily be used in a variety of other ways, dependant on the incoming buyers’ requirements. 

First Floor Accommodation

On the first floor the airy galleried landing enjoys splendid views out over the adjoining boating lake and surrounding countryside with the principal bedroom situated in the West elevation, a generous dual aspect room that enjoys its own en suite shower room, whilst the remaining two bedrooms are both double rooms and serviced by the family bathroom.

Grounds & Equestrian Facilities

To the front of the property there is an extensive shingle driveway that offers ample off-street parking for multiple vehicles and adjoins a fabulous oversized boating lake that offers a wonderful sanctuary to relax in a boat with a book and glass of wine during those long summer days! Adjacent to the lake is a detached barn and extensive stabling complex that includes four 10 x 10 stables, a generous 20 x 10 stable and tack room, whilst situated to the side of the property is a static caravan, a further barn incorporating three stables, a tack room and a hay barn.

The rear grounds are extremely secluded, with the heated outdoor swimming pool, tennis court (in need of repair) and extensive sun terrace, collectively offering the ultimate area for entertaining family and friends during the Spring/ Summer months, the 6.1 acres grounds (stls) are currently split into four paddocks with the beautiful river crouch running alongside the boundary. 

Agents Notes

• Our client has completed a Propertymark questionnaire/declaration for potential buyers to make an informed offer. Please request details from the sole selling agent.
• The private drainage/sewage system is likely to require updating with a modern system to comply with current legislation, this has been factored into the asking price.
• Please note that the detached barn that has been erected adjacent to the boating lake has been done so without passed planning consent and will likely have to be demolished.
• We understand that the property is currently unregistered and our clients are in the process of applying to land registry to have the property registered.
• A new boiler was installed in the property in April 2025.
• Local Authority: Rochford District Council
• The property is located within flood zones 2 and 3, however we understand that the property has never flooded. Please seek further advice on the relevant government website https://flood-map-for-planning.service.gov.uk/location

Oil Fired Heating.

Mains Water & Electricity

Private Drainage

EPC rating: F. Council tax band: G, Tenure: Freehold,

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